Meaning of CAST IRON
| Pronunciation: | | câst 'Iurn
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- [n] an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting
- [adj] extremely robust; "an iron constitution"
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| | Synonyms: | | iron, robust |
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| | See Also: | | alloy cast iron, alloy iron, atomic number 26, Fe, iron, pearlite, pig iron, pot metal | |
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\Cast" i`ron\
Highly carbonized iron, the direct product of the blast
furnace; -- used for making castings, and for conversion into
wrought iron and steel. It can not be welded or forged, is
brittle, and sometimes very hard. Besides carbon, it contains
sulphur, phosphorus, silica, etc.
\Cast"-i`ron\, a.
Made of cast iron. Hence, Fig.: like cast iron; hardy;
unyielding.
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